763.72119/8074: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate Peace

3941. Confidential for Polk. Your 5517, December 1, 10 A.M. [P.M.]

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The President sees no serious objection to delaying your departure until the 9th but desires that all the Commissioners leave Paris on that date without fail. I assume that Connor will be able to make all arrangements which may be necessary as a result of this slight alteration in schedule. This is final.

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